Meet the experts | Homes and Antiques Homes and Antiques Meet the experts Marc Allum Marc joined the Roadshow in 1998 and works as a freelance writer, lecturer and broadcaster, as well as running art and antiques courses with his AR colleagues from his chateau in south-west France. George Archdale George has been examining ceramics and miscellaneous items for the Antiques Roadshow for 27 years. He joined the team while he was working in the insurance industry, and has since spent time at a number of auction houses before ending up with Cheffins in Cambridge. Since 1985, he has worked with local radio, given talks and written occasional articles. Paul Atterbury Since beginning his career as a ceramics specialist in the late 1960s, Paul has become known for his prolific writing as well as for his Roadshow appearances. Graphic design is a particular interest of Paul's. John Axford John joined Woolley & Wallis Fine Art Auctioneers, Salisbury in 1993 and is now a director of the company, as well as an expert in ceramics and glass for the Antiques Roadshow.

Earlier this year john made headlines when he sold a Qianlong jade water buffalo for £3.4m. Jon Baddeley Jon began his career in fine art and antiques as a porter at Sotheby’s, and later as an auctioneer. He is now the director of collectables at Bonhams and is also a freelance writer, broadcaster and lecturer. David Battie David has appeared on the Antiques Roadshow since its very first programme in 1977. He became a director of Sotheby’s in 1976 and, since retiring in 1999, has developed a lively lecturing career, specialising in oriental ceramics and works of art. John Benjamin Qualified gemmologist and Antiques Roadshow jewellery expert, John is an independent jewellery advisor, valuer and lecturer specialising in the Renaissance, 18th- and 19th-century periods. Elaine Binning A miscellaneous expert for the Antiques Roadshow, Elaine joined Sotheby's in 1992, before leaving to work for Dreweatts in Newbury, where she is a consultant specialising in furniture.

John Bly In addition to being one of the Antiques Roadshow's furniture experts, John is also an antiques dealer and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. For two years he was elected a chairman of the British Antique Dealers Association (BADA). The Bly family have been antique dealers since the 1800s and John's son Julian also now works on the show. Penny Brittain Roadshow expert Penny is an independent fine art consultant whose specialism is 18th and 19th-century furniture and objects, along with the decorative arts of the 20th century. Bunny Campione Bunny has run her own antiques and fine art consultancy since 1988. Although she’s known for her expert knowledge in the field of antique dolls and teddy bears, Bunny’s first love is actually English furniture. Lennox Cato Lennox Cato has been dealing for almost 30 years and is a regular contributor to the Antiques Roadshow. His passion is for fine quality 18th & 19th century English furniture. A regular exhibitor at all the major London Fairs he also has showrooms in Edenbridge, Kent.

He recently became Country Vice Chairman of the BADA. Justin Croft Justin has worked with rare and antiquarian books for 20 years. He started as a porter at Phillips Auctioneers, going on to complete a PhD in the study of medieval manuscripts, and is now proprietor of his own firm based in Faversham. He works closely with museums and libraries around the world, helping to build collections of exceptional books and manuscripts. Alistair Dickinson A former director of Asprey, Alastair set up his own business in Jermyn Street in 1996, specialising in fine and important silver from the 16th to 19th centuries. He is a freeman of the Goldsmiths Company and the City of London and has a passion for electric guitars. Dendy Easton Dendy began his career in fine art in 1971 and spent 30 years working for Sotheby's, where he was a director, specialising in 19th and 20th-century pictures. He is now a fine art consultant for Bonhams. Clive Farahar Clive has been an antiquarian bookseller for nearly 40 years.

He was the first specialist in books and manuscripts to appear on the Antiques Roadshow over 20 years ago, and since then it has become a popular subject. He lives in Wiltshire where he works with his wife. He is also a writer, lecturer and broadcaster. Will Farmer A self-confessed ‘obsessive’ collector (with a particular interest in 1930s Poole Pottery) and an expert in 20th-century ceramics, Will co-founded the West Midlands auction house Fieldings in 2001. Grant Ford Grant has worked for Sotheby’s since 1986 and has over 20 years’ experience in valuing pictures. As a boy, he fell for Cecil Aldin's charming pictures of dogs and he is now a senior specialist in 19th and 20th-century British and Irish Art. Fergus Gambon A lover of ceramics since boyhood, Fergus trained as a lawyer and surveyor but realised his true passion when he joined Phillips Auctioneers (now Bonhams) in 1994, where he is a valuer and cataloguer.

Joanna Hardy Trained as a goldsmith, Joanna is a former director in the jewellery department at Sotheby’s London. She has a keen interest in contemporary jewellery and was behind the landmark London Rocks exhibition in 2006. She is also something of a ‘petrolhead’ and is frequently seen driving around the Kent countryside on a 1500cc Harley Davidson motorbike. Bill Harriman Bill has 25 years experience as an arms and militaria specialist on the Roadshow. Having previously worked as an auctioneer in Birmingham, he is now an independent firearms forensic examiner and freelance journalist. He writes a weekly column on antique guns for Shooting Times magazine. Ian Harris Ian began his career at the age of 16, selling antique silver, Sheffield plate and jewellery at N Bloom & Son, which was established by his grandfather in 1912. Ian joined the Antiques Roadshow 30 years ago, and prior to that appeared on ‘Going for a Song’ with Arthur Negus. Katherine Higgins Having trained at Christie’s, Katherine is one of the Roadshow’s miscellaneous experts and a regular contributor to Miller’s guides. She has a keen interest in vintage fashion and jewellery.

Mark Hill Mark was a specialist in the collectors departments of Bonhams and Sotheby’s before founding his own company. He has co-authored a number of Miller’s Guides as well publishing his own titles including 'Hi Sklo Lo Sklo' on Czech glass. Hilary Kay A Roadshow expert since 1979, Hilary is also an independent consultant and writer on antiques and collectables. She worked for Sotheby’s for more than 20 years as an auctioneer and senior director and left to establish Antiques Roadshow Lecture and Conference Services. Eric Knowles Eric started as a porter at Bonhams in the 1970s, working his way up through the ranks to head of the ceramics department in 1981. He now has an enviable knowledge of European and oriental ceramics and lectures widely both here and abroad. Lalique glass is one of his specialities. Deborah Lambert Having studied English literature and art history, Deborah joined Christie's Fine Arts Course as a tutor, specializing in furniture. She was appointed international academic director in 2000 and lectures widely in the UK and America.

Rupert Maas Fine art dealer specializes in Pre-Raphaelite and English Romantic pictures. Rupert has organized a number of important exhibitions at the gallery including John Ruskin and his circle; Pre-Raphaelites and Romantics; Victorian Paintings and British Illustrators. Last year he made headlines when he upset the Shropshire WI having commented on the thickness of ladies' ankles in the county. Andy McConnell Glass authority Andy and his wife Helen run Glass Etc in Rye, selling antique and 20th-century glass. He is also the author of Miller’s 20th-Century Glass and The Decanter: An Illustrated History of Glass. Judith Miller Judith began collecting in the 1960s. In 1979 she co-founded the international best-seller Miller’s Antiques Price Guide and has written more than 120 books, which are much-loved by collectors and dealers. She is a regular lecturer and contributor to many newspapers and magazines, and appears regularly on TV and radio. Steven Moore By 21, Steven had already curated his first exhibition and written his first book. One of the AR’s ceramics team, he is also curator for C.T.

Maling & Sons and a senior specialist at Newcastle auctioneers Anderson & Garland. Philip Mould With an OBE in recognition of his services to portrait heritage and an expert valuer for the Heritage Lottery Fund, Philip is one of the country's foremost authorities on British art. Geoffrey Munn Now managing director of leading West End jeweller Wartski, Geoffrey originally joined the company as a junior. He's a resident of the Suffolk town of Southwold, about which he has written a book. Christopher Payne Christopher Payne is the third generation of his family to have a career in antique furniture. Christopher spent 25 years at Sotheby's as a Director of the furniture department and since 1994 has been curator of a private collection. He has been on the Antiques Roadshow for over 20 years and has written four books. Ian Pickford Ian has been an independent lecturer and writer since he left S.J. Shrubsole’s silver dealers in the 1970s. He is also freeman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and a freeman of the City of London.

Susan Rumfitt Susan started her career at Christie's Auctioneers in Glasgow in 1996, having obtained a Master of Philosophy degree in the Decorative Arts. In 1998, working for Phillips, she moved to London as an international jewellery specialist and ran one of the jewellery dpartments until 2002. The following year brought another move, this time to Harrogate where she now runs her own jewellery consultancy business. Henry Sandon An authority on Worcester porcelain, Henry Sandon has written many books on the subject and was the curator of the Dyson Perrins Museum in Worcester. He’s been with the Antiques Roadshow since its earliest days and is one of the show’s best-loved experts. In 2002, Henry was presented with the red book on This is Your Life. John Sandon Henry's son John is now the director of British and European ceramics at Bonhams. He began his antiques career when he joined Phillips straight from school. Adam Schoon Adam's career in antiques began when, instead of going to university, he became a valuer at an auction house in Retford, Nottinghamshire. He is currently a consultant for Tennants auctioneers.

Clive Stewart-Lockhart Clive has 15 years experience on the Antiques Roadshow, where he deals with pictures, books and miscellany. Now deputy chairman of Dreweatts, Clive has been in the business since 1974 and also lectures on a number of cruises with fellow Roadshow colleagues. Philip Taubenheim Philip entered the world of antiques and auctions through his parents who ran a successful antiquarian bookshop in Burford, Oxfordshire. He is now both director and auctioneer with the Wotton Auction Rooms, a busy rural sale room in Wotton Under Edge, Gloucestershire, handling a large variety of antiques and collectables. Lars Tharp Lars joined AR in 1986 and is a specialist in ceramics and Oriental works of art. Born in Copenhagen, he started his career in the antiques world at Sotheby’s in 1977 and has also presented BBC 4’s Inside Antiques.

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 Ten Years 20 December 1987 Season 17, Episode 2: Colchester 15 January 1995 Season 17, Episode 3: Wrekin College 22 January 1995 Season 17, Episode 4: Bridlington 29 January 1995 Season 17, Episode 5: De La Warr Pavillion 5 February 1995 Season 17, Episode 6: Assembly Rooms: Derby 12 February 1995 Season 17, Episode 7: Luton Hoo Mansion 19 February 1995 Season 17, Episode 8: Luton Hoo Mansion 2 26 February 1995 Season 17, Episode 9: Inverness 5 March 1995 Season 17, Episode 10: Basingstoke 12 March 1995 Season 17, Episode 11: St.

Peter Port 19 March 1995 Season 17, Episode 12: Newcastle Emlyn 26 March 1995 Season 17, Episode 13: Huddersfield 2 April 1995 Season 17, Episode 14: Taunton 9 April 1995 Season 17, Episode 15: Brussels 16 April 1995 Season 17, Episode 16: Accrington 23 April 1995 Season 17, Episode 17: Wymondham 30 April 1995 Season 17, Episode 18: Blenheim Palace 7 May 1995 Season 17, Episode 19: Blenhiem Palace 2 14 May 1995 Season 18, Episode 1: Ely Cathedral 31 December 1995 Season 33, Episode 2: Beverley Minster 2 26 September 2010 Season 33, Episode 3: Somerleyton 2 3 October 2010

 Season 33, Episode 4: Swindon 1 10 October 2010 Season 33, Episode 5: Brighton College 1 17 October 2010 Season 33, Episode 6: Brighton College 2 24 October 2010 Season 33, Episode 7: Hopetoun House 2 31 October 2010 Season 33, Episode 8: British Museum 1 7 November 2010 Season 33, Episode 9: Tatton Park 1 14 November 2010 Season 33, Episode 10: Tatton Park 2 21 November 2010 Season 33, Episode 11: Hatfield 1 28 November 2010 Season 33, Episode 12: Chatsworth House 1 5 December 2010 Season 33, Episode 13: Chatsworth House 2 26 December 2010 Season 33, Episode 14: Blair Castle 1 2 January 2011 Season 3

3, Episode 15: Hampton Court Castle 1 20 February 2011 Season 33, Episode 16: Dartmouth 1 27 February 2011 Season 33, Episode 17: Dartmouth 2 6 March 2011 Season 33, Episode 18: Saltaire 1 13 March 2011 Season 33, Episode 19: Saltaire 2 20 March 2011 Season 33, Episode 20: St Fagans 27 March 2011 Season 33, Episode 21: British Museum 2 3 April 2011 Season 33, Episode 22: Swindon 2 10 April 2011 Season 33, Episode 23: Hatfield 2 17 April 2011 Season 33, Episode 24: Winchester 1 24 April 2011 Season 34, Episode 2: Charlecote Park 2011 Season 34, Episode 3: Lulworth

 Castle 2011 Season 34, Episode 5: Hever Castle 1 2011 Season 34, Episode 6: Hever Castle 2 2011 Season 34, Episode 7: Birmingham University 1 2011 Season 34, Episode 8: Aberystwyth University 2011 Season 34, Episode 9: Remembrance Special 2011 Season 34, Episode 10: Seaton Delaval 1 2011 Season 34, Episode 11: Castle Coole 2011 Season 34, Episode 12: Layer Marney Tower 1 2011 Season 34, Episode 13: Layer Marney Tower 2 2011 Season 34, Episode 14: Christmas Retrospective 2011 2011 Season 34, Episode 15: Hartland Abbey 1 2012 Season 34, Episode 16: Hartland Abbey 2 2012 Season 34, Episode 17: St.

Andrews 1 2012 Season 34, Episode 18: Lulworth Castle 2 2012 Season 34, Episode 19: Weald and Downland 1 2012 Season 34, Episode 20: Yorkshire Museum 1 2012 Season 34, Episode 21: Yorkshire Museum 2 2012 Season 34, Episode 22: Wimbledon 1 2012 Season 34, Episode 23: Wimbledon 2 2012 Season 34, Episode 24: Manchester Town Hall 2 2012 Season 34, Episode 25: Seaton Delaval 2 2012 Season 34, Episode 26: Birmingham University 2 2012 Season 34, Episode 27: Weald and Downland 2 2012 Season 37, Episode 1: Hillsborough Castle 1 14 September 2015 The show returns for a 35th year with a visit to the Queen's official residence in Northern Ireland.

Fiona Bruce introduces members of the team to Her Majesty and Prince Philip.

Season 37, Episode 11: Walthamstow Town Hall 1 7 December 2014 Season 37, Episode 12: Christmas Special 21 December 2014 Season 37, Episode 13: Durham Cathedral 1 28 December 2014 Season 37, Episode 14: Walthamstow Town Hall 2 11 January 2015 Season 37, Episode 15: Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral 1 22 March 2015 Season 37, Episode 16: Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral 2 29 March 2015 Season 37, Episode 17: Belton House 1 5 April 2015 Season 37, Episode 18: Belton House 2 12 April 2015 Season 37, Episode 19: Lowther Castle 1 19 April 2015 Season 37, Episode 20: Lowther Castle 2 26 April 2015 Season 38, Episode 2: Balmoral Royal Special

 13 September 2015 Season 38, Episode 3: RAF Coningsby 1 20 September 2015 Season 38, Episode 4: Broughton Castle 1 27 September 2015 Season 38, Episode 5: Durham Cathedral 2 4 October 2015 Season 38, Episode 6: The Royal William Yard 1 11 October 2015 Season 38, Episode 7: The Royal William Yard 2 18 October 2015 Season 38, Episode 8: Bolsover Castle 1 25 October 2015 Season 38, Episode 9: Bolsover Castle 2 1 November 2015 Season 38, Episode 10: RAF Coningsby 2 8 November 2015 Season 38, Episode 11: Walmer Castle 1 15 November 2015 Season 38, Episode 12: Walmer Castle 2 22 November 2015 Season 38, Episode 13: Pl

as Newydd 2 29 November 2015 Fiona Bruce presents further coverage of the Antiques Roadshow's visit to Plas Newydd on Anglesey.

Items examined include a Chinese silver punchbowl, a painting by Montague Dawson and an exquisite musical hummingbird. BBC One London - 7 December 1997 - BBC Genome Angela Lansbury Bavaria 1939: the world is on the brink of war and American heiress Amanda Kelly has made enemies among the Nazis. DirectorAnthony Page (1979, PG) ? See Films: pages 58-70 * Contributors Unknown: Elliott Gould Unknown: Cybill Shepherd Unknown: Angela Lansbury Unknown: Amanda Kelly Director: Anthony Page Robert Condon: Elliott Gould Amanda Kelly: Cybill Shepherd Miss Froy: Angela Lansbury Dr Hartz: Herbert Lom Charters: Arthur Lowe Caldicott: Ian Carmichael 16.50 Fourth in the six-part children's drama series, based on the book by E. Nesbit. Jane makes a new friend when an unlikely visitor arrives on New Year's Eve. Adapted by Helen Cresswell So, how do you fly over the rooftops?

p 35 Contributors Author: E Nesbit Adapted by: Helen Cresswell Jane: Charlotte Chinn Robert: Ivan Berry Anthea: Jessica Fox Cyril: Ben Simpson Voice of the Phoenix: David Suchet Lily: Jean Alexander Eliza: Lesley Dunlop Burglar: Shaun Dingwall The Psammead: Francis Wright Father: Ian Keith Mother: Mary Waterhouse Uncle Felix: Mark Powley Sgt Cooper: Colin Prockter Fred: Simon Merrells 17.20 Terry Waite appeals on behalf of Emmaus, acharitywhich provides the homeless with accommodation and work. Plus charity news with Gavin Campbell. Repeated on Wednesday at 5.50pm on BBC2 DONATIONS: send to Emmaus UK. [address removed] ortelephone (0181) [number removed]. Contributors Concluding the comedy series set in a TB sanatorium in 1947. Poison Ivy. Bernard Walpole is so in love with Ivy Osborne that he plans to get rid of his wife.

Written by Ray Galton and John Antrobus DirectorChristine Gernon ; Producer Philip Kampff Contributors Unknown: Bernard Walpole Written By: Ray Galton Written By: John Antrobus Director: Christine Gernon Producer: Philip Kampff Roy Osborne: Matthew Cottle Brian Clapton: Eddie Marsan Norman Tucker: Hugh Bonneville Ivy Osborne: Anita Dobson Bernard Walpole: Neil Stacy Mrs Clapton: Patsy Rowlands Jeffry: William Osborne Sqdn Ldr Fielding: Robert Bathurst Padre: Michael Troughton Bruno: Tom Karol Dr Waxman: Simon Masterton-Smith Matron: Edwina Ford Judge: Hubert Rees 19.00 : Antiques Roadshow An edition from Claverton Manor near Bath, home of the American Museum. Featuring some unscreened moments recorded earlier in the series and a tour of the collection of US furniture and textiles with experts Christopher Payne and Pat Frost. Hosted by Hugh Scully. Producer Steve Wood ; Executive producer Christopher Lewis # Win a Paris weekend with the Roadshow team: page 50 Contributors The last part ofthis adaptation of Henry Fielding's comic romance.

Tom falls foul of a press-gang hired by the evil Lord Fellamar. See today's choices. Adapted by Simon Burke ; Producer Suzan Harrison ; Director Metin Huseyin Repeated on Wednesday at llpm + Everybody'stalkingabout....

Max Beesley : page 7 Contributors Adapted By: Simon Burke Producer: Suzan Harrison Director: Metin Huseyin Unknown: Max Beesley Tom Jones: Max Beesley Sophia: Samantha Morton Honour: Kathy Burke Squire Western: Brian Blessed Squire Allworthy: Benjamin Whitrow Henry Fielding: John Sessions Aunt Western: Frances de la Tour Lady Bellaston: Lindsay Duncan Blifil: James D'Arcy Partridge: Ron Cook Bridget: Tessa Peake-Jones Mrs Wilkins: Sara Kestelman Mr Square: Christopher Fulford Rev Thwackum: Richard Ridings Jack Nightingale: Matt Bardock Mrs Miller: Celia Imrie Nancy Miller: Kelly Reilly Lord Fellamar: Peter Capaldi Mr Dowling: Sylvester McCoy Jenny Jones: Camille Coduri Parson Supple: Brian Pettifer Mr Fitzpatrick: Richard O'Callaghan Mrs Fitzpatrick: Michelle Fairley Jailer: David Bauckham Gangleader: Simon Smith Constable: Bruce McGregor Judge: David Foxxe 22.05 Comedy entertainment series starring Paul O'Grady as Lily Savage.

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In recognition of his art world expertise and contribution to portrait heritage, he was awarded the OBE in the January 2005 New Year’s Honours list. He has published on art-related subjects and is the author of Sleepers: In Search of Lost Old Masters and Sleuth: The Amazing Quest for Lost Art Treasures. He is also a regular broadcaster, reviewer, and writer for the national press. His television work has included writing and presenting the Channel 4 series Changing Faces, co-presenting BBC Two's Antiques Show and most recently BBC One’s Fake or Fortune? with Fiona Bruce . Philip’s entry into the antiques world took a rather unconventional route; starting with collecting football stickers, he then moved onto old teaspoons, old shoe buckles, and finally settled on art. Since joining the Antiques Roadshow in 2004, Philip’s most memorable item is a small sketch by David Hockney , who Philip considers to be an 'extraordinarily important' artist of the late 20th Century. When he gets the chance to spend time away from the art world, Philip enjoys playing tennis and reading William Boyd novels.

Antiques Roadshow Antiques Roadshow Antiques Roadshow opening title card Starring Paul Reade and Tim Gibson Country of origin Dickinson’s Real Deal (2006–present) Antiques Roadshow is a British television show in which antiques appraisers travel to various regions of the United Kingdom (and occasionally in other countries) to appraise antiques brought in by local people. It has been running since 1979, based on a 1977 documentary series. [1] The series has spawned versions in other countries with the same TV format , including Canada and the United States. As of 2016 it is presented by Fiona Bruce and is in its 39th series. [2] Contents History Paul Atterbury examines an antique cricket bat The series began as a 1977 BBC documentary about a London auction house doing a tour of the West Country in England. The pilot roadshow was recorded in Hereford on 17 May 1977 presented by contributor Bruce Parker , a presenter of news/current affairs programme Nationwide and antiques expert Arthur Negus , who had previously worked on a similarly-themed show, Going for a Song .

The pilot was so successful that it was transmitted and the format has remained almost unchanged ever since. Negus appeared on Antiques Roadshow until 1983. In the original BBC series, various towns or famous places are advertised as venues. The original theme music was Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No 3 (for several years in a Moog synthesiser version by Walter Carlos ), but was changed in the early 1990s to an original piece, by Paul Reade and Tim Gibson, which has been used ever since. The show has since visited a number of other countries (including Canada in 2001 and Australia in 2005) and has been imitated by other TV production companies around the world. In the United Kingdom, annual children’s Christmas specials aired from 1991 until 2006. These specials aired under the title Antiques Roadshow: The Next Generation (except for the 1991 edition, which was titled Antiques Roadshow Going Live ) and used a specially reworked version of the regular theme music.

However, there was no children’s special in 2007; instead an edition was devoted to “antiques of the future” dating from the 1950s to the present day. A spin-off series, 20th Century Roadshow, focusing on modern collectibles, aired between April and June 2005. It was hosted by Alan Titchmarsh . Two other spin-off series, Antiques Roadshow Gems (1991) and Priceless Antiques Roadshow (2009–10), revisited items from the show’s history and provided background information on the making of the show and interviews with the programme’s experts. In the 1980s a girl wrote in to Jim’ll Fix It to ask if Jimmy Savile would “fix it” for her to “accidentally” drop and smash a seemingly-valuable vase in an episode of the show. This was broadcast as part of a regular edition, as well as in the Jim’ll Fix It episode, with many of the Roadshow spectators looking on in astonishment, until antiques expert David Battie explained the ruse.

The most valuable item to ever appear on the show featured on 16 November 2008. This was an original 1990s maquette of the Angel of the North sculpture by Antony Gormley , owned by Gateshead Council , which was valued at £1,000,000 by Philip Mould. [3] Glassware expert Andy McConnell later valued a collection of chandeliers at seven million pounds (their actual insurance value), noting as he did so that this beat Mould’s record; however these were fixtures of the building in which the show was being filmed ( Bath Assembly Rooms ) rather than an item that had been brought in. In reality, the two most expensive objects to be sold as a result of being discovered on the show are the 1932 [4] camera found by Marc Allum which realised over $600,000 (US) in 2013 and the Christofle et Cie Japonisme jardiniere filmed by Eric Knowles which sold for £668,450 (including buyers premium). Conversely, many items brought before the experts are worthless .

However, these are seldom shown in the broadcast episodes, to spare embarrassment for the individuals involved. [5] Value is not the only criterion for inclusion; items with an interesting story attached, or of a provenance relevant to the show’s location, will often be featured regardless of value, and counterfeit objects are sometimes included to give experts an opportunity to explain the difference between real and fake items. All items are appraised, although most appraisals take place off-camera, with only the most promising items (around 50 on an average day) being filmed, of which about 20 appear in the final programme. The theme music for the show was written by Paul Reade and Tim Gibson and was published by Air Edel. [6] Format Local people bring along their possessions to be evaluated for authenticity and interest (especially related to the venue) and an approximate valuation is given. Often, the professional evaluators give a rather in-depth historical, craft, or artistic context to the antique, adding a very strong cultural element to the show. This increases the show’s appeal to people interested in the study of the past or some particular crafts, or certain arts, regardless of the monetary value of the objects.

At the core though, the focus of the production is on the interplay between the owner and the evaluator. Presenters Fiona Bruce on reception at the Antiques Roadshow Antiques Roadshow has been hosted by: Lars Tharp , Japanese and Chinese artefacts/ceramics and pottery Tim Wonnacott , fine and decorative arts (also former presenter of the BBC’s Bargain Hunt ) Ben Wright, clocks Episode locations Episodes are usually filmed during the spring and summer and aired the following autumn and winter (into the following year). Each episode is filmed at a different location, although some locations feature in two episodes. Items reviewed International versions Australia In 2005, part of the BBC team visited Australia and produced six one-hour episodes in conjunction with The LifeStyle Channel ( XYZnetworks ). These were titled Antiques Roadshow Australia. A special was also made about the visit to Australia, entitled Antiques Roadshow Australia: Behind the Scenes. Canada A Canadian version – called Canadian Antiques Roadshow – debuted in January 2005 on CBC Television and CBC Newsworld . It is hosted by Valerie Pringle . The show has also been aired on CBC Country Canada .

The most expensive item featured was Henry Nelson O’Neil ‘s “Eastward Ho!” oil on canvas. Recommended insurance: CDN$500,000, later sold at Sotheby’s in London for GB£164,800 (about CDN$300,000 at 2008 exchange rate). Finland The Finnish version, known as Antiikkia, antiikkia has been running on YLE TV1 since 1997. Germany In Germany, various versions are broadcast regularly on the public regional channels of the ARD , the eldest being the BR production Kunst und Krempel (in English: Art and Junk), which came into being in 1985. Other formats include Lieb & teuer (in English: Near & Dear), shown on NDR , Kitsch oder Kunst?, shown on HR (in English: Kitsch or Art?) or Echt antik?!, shown on SWR (in English: Genuinely Antique?!). Netherlands Since 1984, a version has also been aired in the Netherlands under the name Tussen Kunst & Kitsch (in English: ‘Between Art & Kitsch ‘).

Shown on the public broadcaster AVRO (since the end of 2014 by AVROTROS ), the programme is usually set in a museum in the Netherlands or sometimes in Belgium and Germany. It has become so popular through the years that even specials have been made. The experts take the viewers on a “cultural-art-trip” to places of great importance in the history of art. In 2011, a painting of Joost van Geel with the title Het Kantwerkstertje was discovered with an estimated value of 250,000 euro. [11] The programme has been presented by Cees van Drongelen (1984-2002) and Nelleke van der Krogt (2002-2015), celebrating its 30th series in 2014, and is currently showing its latest series with a new presenter as of September 2015, namely Frits Sissing. Sweden The Swedish version started out as a co-production between SVT Malmö and the BBC, where the Antiques Roadshow would visit Scandinavia for two programmes.

Antikrundan , its Swedish title, premiered in August 1989 on TV2 . Since then, it has been shown on SVT every year. As of 2010, 21 seasons have been shown and most of the experts have been with the programme since its start. Jesper Aspegren and Anne Lundberg were the original hosts. Aspegren left in 1999. United States American public broadcaster PBS created a similar show in 1997. The American version of Antiques Roadshow is produced by WGBH , a PBS member station in Boston, Massachusetts . Mark Walberg is host and Marsha Bemko is executive producer. PBS also airs the original BBC series, though it is called Antiques Roadshow UK to differentiate it from its own version. Values of items in United States dollars are often superimposed over the pound sterling values given in the original broadcast. Specials Antiques Roadshow: The First Ten Years (20 December 1987) Antiques Roadshow: Going Live!

(26 December 1991) Antiques Roadshow: The Next Generation (12 editions, broadcast 1 January 1992 – 29 December 2006) Antiques Roadshow: Fifteen Priceless Years (28 March 1993) Antiques Roadshow: Junior Roadshow (13 August 1993) Antiques Roadshow: Priceless Gems (6 editions, broadcast 1 October 1996 – 11 April 2001) Antiques Roadshow: Unwrapped – 21st Anniversary (20 December 1998) Antiques Roadshow: 25 Years On!

(1 September 2002) Antiques Roadshow: Greatest Finds (3 editions, broadcast 3 – 17 September 2006) Antiques Roadshow: Farewell To Michael Aspel (30 March 2008) Priceless Antiques Roadshow Series 1 (15 editions, broadcast 9 – 27 March 2009) Priceless Antiques Roadshow Series 2 (20 editions, broadcast 1 – 26 February 2010) Restoration Roadshow (20 editions, broadcast 9 August – 3 September 2010; presented by Eric Knowles ) Shakespeare Special (29 April 2012) Diamond Jubilee Special (10 June 2012) Antiques Roadshow Detectives (15 editions, broadcast 6 – 24 April 2015) – a series of programmes looking at some of the stories behind featured objects in more detail Balmoral Royal Special (30 September 2015) Golden Age of Travel (30 October 2016) – a look at items from the golden age of rail, air and sea including the world’s most

 famous steam locomotive 60103 Flying Scotsman Magazines The BBC publishes a monthly Home & Antiques magazine, which offers behind-the-scenes insights into Antiques Roadshow, as well as offering tips and advice on buying and evaluating antiques.

There is also a spin-off magazine of the American version of the show called Antiques Roadshow Insider, which gives fans an inside look at the show as well as offering special features about antiques and collectibles from the series itself. References “Duurste vondst ooit bij Kunst en Kitsch: kwart miljoen“ (in Dutch). 8 February 2011. Retrieved 10 December 2014. Further reading Hugh Scully; Fiona Malcolm; Paul Atterbury (1998). Antiques Roadshow: A Celebration of the First 21 Years. Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 1-84000-072-4 [ Amazon-US | Amazon-UK ]. Antiques Roadshow : Experts on Objects, BBC Books, 1987. Authors include Eric Knowles, David Battie, John Bly and Anthony J Lester. External links Antiques Roadshow at the Internet Movie Database Source Content is authored by an open community of volunteers and is not produced by or in any way affiliated with or reviewed by PediaView.com.

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Question: Which TV programme's 'experts' include Philip Munn and Christopher Payne?
Answer: Antiques Roadshow